Program Manager - Electrolyte Production Facility

About the Job

This is a Senior Staff / Principal level position. As Program Manager – Electrolyte Production Facility, you will orchestrate the design and construction of one of North America’s first facilities dedicated to the production of next-generation lithium-ion battery electrolytes. You will be the point person to deliver on Anthro’s recent $25M grant from the Department of Energy to build a large-scale production facility for polymer electrolytes. You will work cross-functionally amongst external stakeholders and Anthro’s internal team to help realize our rapid scale-up plans.

What you will do

• Oversee all activities related to the planning and bring-up of Anthro’s 12,000 ton electrolyte production facility
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets for facility construction
• Act as a central point of coordination between external parties, internal teams, regulatory bodies, and government officials
• Identify and down select external vendors for EPC, equipment, EH&S, and permitting/certification
• Provide technical guidance on facility design production processes and equipment selection to determine alignment with industry standards and safety requirements
•  Oversee completion of Front End Engineering Design for the facility
• Analyze effect of equipment selection and process conditions on CAPEX intensity, project cost, and facility throughput
• Develop and optimize process engineering diagrams in conjunction with external engineering firms and internal process engineers
• Assist with site selection and environmental policy compliance for the project facility
• Work with company leadership to plan for internal staffing during project planning, construction, and operational phases [e.g. quality, supply chain, process engineering, operators, etc.]
• ‘Whatever it takes’ attitude to push the project forward
• Work in-person, on-site at Anthro’s lab in Alameda, and travel to the facility in Kentucky up to 1 time per month

Requirements

• 10+ years experience in engineering and program management
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing facility development as part of a team that successfully scaled-up a plant
• Expertise in process engineering with the ability to create, interpret, and edit process flow diagrams
• Expertise with lithium-ion batteries preferred
• Experience in either battery manufacturing, polymer production, and/or batch reactors
• Previous experience working with EPC firms, conducting FEED, and building internal teams
• B.S. or M.S. in chemical engineering, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or other related field
• Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to hold team members accountable for deadlines and deliverables
• Ability to craft clear project management plans, PowerPoint slides, and spreadsheets

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience. Expected compensation range is $175-225k.
• 15 Vacation Days, 10+ Holidays, Sick time off
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members, 60% coverage for dependents
• 401k with match
• Paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work policy
• Diverse and inclusive work environment